Blog — Lavender

Is there one

Is there one "true" lavender?

If you were under the impression that all lavenders are the same, you are not alone... But there are actually 39 species and over 400 different cultivars of lavender in the world!
How to Prune Lavender in the Spring

How to Prune Lavender in the Spring

Pruning is part of regular lavender maintenance - after your plants have finished blooming in the fall or before they start to throw new green growth in the spring, make sure to trim away all of the spent woody stems and flowers, leaving a neat green mound.
How to Winterize your Lavender

How to Winterize your Lavender

Lavender originated in the sunny, hot and dry Mediterranean which means it can be difficult to keep it alive over our colder Canadian winter months. We made this short video with a couple of tips on how you can give your lavender plants their best chance of survival over the winter.
Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender Ice Cream

It's summer. It's hot. It's ice cream time. And who doesn't love ice cream with a floral twist? This backyard lavender ice cream recipe is fun and easy to do with kids. And if lavender isn't your flavour of choice, try substituting spearmint, lemon balm, blueberries, blackberries, or any other...
 
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